10 useful websites for apprentices

Starting life as an apprentice can be daunting. Living within a budget and also delicately balancing work and study can take its toll! So, to make sure your money goes further and you’re able to manage your time successfully, we’ve put together a list of useful websites to make things that much easier.

Stuck for what to cook tonight and don’t want to buy more food? RecipePuppy allows you to search for recipes based on the ingredients you already have in your cupboards. It’s resourcefulness at its finest!

This website does exactly what it says on the tin: it gives you hacks for everyday life! Featured articles include “Seven Ways to Draw Perfect Circles Without a Compass” and “Three Science-Backed Tips for Extending the Life of Your Phone Battery”.

Based on the time you have to wake up, this site tells you the best time to go to sleep so that you don’t get up in the middle of a sleep cycle. This means less grogginess the next day, which is important for that apprentice lifestyle!

Need to make a call on a number you know you will be charged a premium rate for? This site can recommend an alternative contact number which doesn’t cost the earth. It’s been awarded Website Of The Day by BBC Radio 2 and featured in The Guardian.

Referencing is an important academic skill. To help you master the basic rules and conventions of referencing, Queen’s University Belfast brings you cite2write. Give it a go next time you have to reference several sources in an essay!